Hi! I’m Malaika of Malaika Vida Yoga. I have been a yoga teacher and meditation coach in Los Angeles for the last 10 years. Here’s me doing Titibhasana - Dragonfly pose - on my friend Hunter’s shoulders. Sharing my yoga with a friend, aka Acro Yoga, has been an unexpected blessing of recent years. A…
Most people think of the self-care cycle as one that begins in the morning, but we believe that the best mornings begin the night before. Investing time and energy into a self-care ritual before bed is an effective way to lay the foundation for a productive morning. Before bed: take your time. It’s easy to…
Photo: Tatjana Smith "I've got all sorts of fav poses (as I'm sure most peeps do) but I'm choosing Devaduuta Panna Asana / Fallen Angel. It's a peaceful inversion, where we get to play with balance and breath. Showing up to my mat is like coming home. It is where my mind settles and my spirit soars." *Jasmine McKenzie…
So you ate and drank all the things. Maybe you're done. Maybe there are three days worth of leftovers (and a whole bunch of saved YouTube videos on what to do with them). Maybe you're full. Maybe you're full of regret. No matter what, there is a way to get back on track. All you…
"My favorite go-to these days is called Gate Pose, or Parighasana in the Sanskrit. Between age (I’m 54), menopause, and a more sedentary life, I feel the need to stretch, as well as strengthen, and Gate Pose is a wonderful way to do both." Now, because Jennifer is a bonafied anatomical BOSS, of course there…
"Crow pose is my favorite because it is the most challenging for me. I have done yoga on and off for many years now and I’m still trying to perfect this position. I still need a block to balance but getting my feet off the ground is a huge victory. It is something I can…
Once I posted a picture of pasta with a cream sauce with the hashtag #healthy, and I got an interesting response. A woman (who turned out to be a 'healthy chef') declared that cream sauces can't be healthy. I asked her why, but she never responded. It turns out, she's not alone in her thinking.…
When it comes to smoothies, most people reach for the same 5-6 ingredients, toss them in a blender and drink it down. But the best way to make the most of your smoothies is to use ingredients that are in season. It guarantees that you'll make the most of every blend, by using fruits and…
“I come to my MAT to honor my body for its patience and resiliency. After breaking my foot 3 months ago, I’ve waited for this moment patiently. Knowing that when I returned to my MAT everything would be as it was before my accident. “ Karla is a creative soul who continues to find new…
